What's the deal with the PMP certification? Does it mean anything? Why do I see it for Big 4 consultants, but not Tier 2 / MBB?

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A lot of people get PMP's to bolster their Big4 hiring case. PMP isn't getting you into MBB, and you don't need it once you're there.

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Better to get P.I.M.P.

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With the Agile trend I'd assume the (traditional/waterfall) PMP credential is losing value everyday.

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Our Federal clients like to see it on resumes.

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PMP is a good credential. So is BCG. It's like getting a Harvard MBA to bolster your Yale undergrad. Sure it's nice but you haven't fundamentally signaled anything new to the market.

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Means nothing :) don't waste your time.. been down that path and regret the time I spent on it

Means nothing to me when I see it on a resume

Looks good for Fed. I don't think commercial really cares.

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